Friends of Broughty Castle

29/10/2026

Whilst Broughty Castle is closed for the winter the Ferry around about it continues to bustle with community activity and attractions for residents and visitors, which as a community-based charity we're keen to support. So here's a heads-up for this year's Christmas Lights Night. You can find further information and updates at the official Broughty Ferry Lights Night 2026 page via this link: https://www.facebook.com/BroughtyFerryGalaWeek/?rdid=cC4IvyKjt0BVCSw6

25/10/2026

The good news is that while the castle may have shut up shop for the winter the beat goes on in the Ferry as the The Yard Market moves indoors from the castle yard to cosy St Aidan's starting on 8 November - so there's another date for your diaries alongside the Broughty Castle Museum re-opening on 1 April!

‼️ Just 2 weeks until we debut at St Aidan's, Brook St, Broughty Ferry on Sunday 8th November
📍https://share.google/8dp1s5VNviBsASngm
🥰Feeling lucky to be able to bring our Yard Market vibe indoors over the winter months
Please click going or interested to keep up with the info and for a handy reminder on market day

25/10/2026

Sadly the weather has precluded Broughty Castle from opening today on what was scheduled to be its last day before closing for the winter. But the drawbridge will be open to the public again for the 2027 season from 1 April - why not make a note in your diary to be there!

Due to high winds, Broughty Castle will not open today.

The Castle is now closed until 1 April 2027. Thank you for your support throughout this year — we look forward to welcoming you back in 2027.

19/10/2026

Our thanks to local artist Shaun W Kerr for forwarding this image of his recent fine oil painting of Broughty Castle - the castle's role in one form or another as a fortress for over 550 years before becoming the museum and cultural venue at the heart of the Ferry today is very apparent in this striking artwork.

Image credit: © SW Kerr

18/10/2026

18/10/2026

They're back at the castle from 10am today for the final time in 2026! If you missed yesterday's Yard Market (or even if you didn't!) come on down on this super sunny Sunday and browse the stalls - and also add your footfall to the wonderful Broughty Castle Museum as it enters its final week before closing for the winter. And don't forget the many other fab shops and amenities worth a visit in beautiful downtown Broughty Ferry!

WE ARE OPEN!
👀And we have all of this planned for you:
❤️30 stalls featuring everything your pet could ever want, with a mix of new and returning stalls
🥰Delicious, hot food for the hoomans
📸 Pet photographer Downfield Studio Pet Photography capturing your fur babies at their best
🐩Famous Fun Dog Show with 10 categories and prizes
🔮Dog Tarot Reader
👩‍🎨Face Painting
📸Our Event Photographer capturing all the event moments of you and your furry pals
🚗 Lots of nearby street parking
🚶‍♂️A short walk from the town centre
🎟️ £2 adults and under 16s are free (part of the fee is a contribution we make to the Castle)
🥰 A nice way to show your support for small local businesses and help to build our market community

18/10/2026

An excellent aerial angle capturing the layout and fabulous location of our own iconic Broughty Castle - a pocket-sized gem amongst Scotland's many castles.

Not many can say they have a 15th century castle in their office!

I can ♥️🏰🐬

What a place to call work.

This shot I think really captures Broughty Ferry Castle and the little harbour where so many of our SaltDog adventures begin.

It’s easy to take familiar sights for granted, but every now and then a photograph like this reminds me just how lucky I am to work here.

Centuries of maritime history, a beautiful wee harbour and the River Tay stretching out towards the North Sea. Add in the dolphins, seals and incredible wildlife we get to share it with and I reckon I’ve got one of the best offices in Scotland.

Even on the days when the weather does its best to convince me otherwise! 😂

📸 by us 2025

17/10/2026

Well the weather in the Ferry has certainly risen to the occasion to kick off the final The Yard Market weekend of 2026 at Broughty Castle, drawing in early visitors! It's a fantastic day to get down here and browse the crafts and produce on offer at the market, as well as checking out the Ferry's fabulous local shops - and, of course, pay a visit to the amazing Broughty Castle Museum itself as we head into the final week before it closes for the winter on 25 October! And if you can't make it today don't worry - it's all here again tomorrow, so c'mon down!

Images credit: Friends of Broughty Castle

15/10/2026

This looks like a smashing event for the Broughty Ferry community being organised by the good people at Plastic Free Broughty Ferry, and we're sure many of the followers of our page will be keen to support the initiative and have a fab pre-Christmas local night out! And we're very honoured that Plastic Free Broughty Ferry have chosen to donate any profit from the event to our charity, Friends of Broughty Castle and its work to promote and safeguard the long-term future of Broughty Castle as a publicly accessible venue at the heart of our community - so as good a local cause to support via Plastic Free Broughty Ferry's Christmas Party! The Friends of Broughty Ferry's volunteer Chair & Committee wish to extend their warmest thanks to Plastic Free Broughty Ferry for their community spirit and kindness in choosing to support our charity's work - please support their wonderful initiative!

🎉A FERRY CARING CHRISTMAS PARTY!🎉

Get ready to kick off the festive season with a fantastic night of LIVE music, fun and Christmas cheer!🎄

On a personal message I just love to bring people together - I feel community is more important than ever in the world which is why the team are planning a Christmas party… 😬Dee Xx

🎶Plastic Free Broughty Ferry wanted to bring the community together for a Christmas Party at the Wonderful Woodlands Hotel Dundee on
Friday 27th November, 7 .30 pm–10.30 pm.🎶

Whether you’re an individual who fancies coming along, part of one of the amazing groups or businesses that make Broughty Ferry so special, or part of the Plastic Free Broughty Ferry community, there’s a place for you all! 💙

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!😬🍻🙏💙

Live music from the amazing STRINGS ATTACHED�Fully stocked bar�Delicious buffet�Raffle with fantastic prizes

Best of all, all proceeds will support
Broughty Ferry Castle (Friends of Broughty Castle), so you can enjoy a brilliant night out while supporting a great local cause.

Tickets are £19.50
To book or purchase your tickets you can…
🌊 Purchase a ticket at LOVE YOUR PLANET
🌊 Purchase your ticket from Col and Lala Loveein in person or email �Email: [email protected]�🌊Contact Dee 07760632095
OR
🌊 Purchase directly through Eventbrite (this does have a wee extra cost 🥹)

Gather your friends, spread the word and come along for a wonderful evening of festive fun, live music and community spirit!

Let’s bring the Broughty Ferry community together this Christmas!🌲🎄🧑‍🎄

Much Love, Dee, Col, Carolyn and the Wonderful Team x